Phil Spector's ex-lawyer finally testifies
A former attorney for Phil Spector finally took the witness stand today (July 12) after nearly being held in contempt of court for initially refusing to testify.
Sara Caplan was on the defence team that searched Spector's Los Angeles mansion the day after actress Lana Clarkson was found shot in the mouth on February 3, 2003.
In an evidentiary hearing, Caplan testified that she saw forensic scientist, Henry Lee, pick up small white object that may have been one of Clarkson's acrylic fingernails, but initially refused to take the stand in open court because it may violate attorney-client privilege.
Caplan only agreed to testify after a mid-level appeals court upheld the ruling from Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler that Caplan would be jailed unless she agrees to testify about the defence's mishandling of evidence.
Today on the witness stand, Caplan gave essentially the same story she had in a previous hearing without jurors present, but this time used a diagram to compare sizes, reports the Associated Press.
The lawyer said she saw Lee pick up an item about one inch in circumference and put it in a vial. She said she never saw the item again.
Prosecutors argue that the missing evidence could indicate that there was a struggle between Spector and Clarkson on the night of her death.
Lee has adamantly denied any wrongdoing, and said that he believes he won't end up testifying in the case because the prosecution's attack was meant to keep him off the witness stand. |
The Prayers release debut EP
Surveying the ashes of his now defunct, menacing San Diego hardcore band, The Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower, singer/guitarist Brandon Welchez turned to fellow San Diego hardcore luminary Andrew Miller to create a collaborative effort and a new sound.
The Prayers debut EP 'God Save The Prayers' produced by San Diego maestro Alex Newport. 4 songs that are true rock 'n? roll which dabble in 60?s britpop, first wave New York punk, and power pop that could have been produced by a young Phil Spector.
Having already completed a 2 week tour of the United Kingdom including appearances at Brighton?s Great Escape Festival they return this October for In The City and a London club tour.
THE PRAYERS LIVE IN THE U.K, OCTOBER '07?:
Sun October 21st ? South ? Manchester, UK (In The City) w/ Post War Years, Restlesslist, This City, Death Cigarettes, and Die Die Deneuve
Mon October 22nd ? Saki ? Manchester, UK (In The City) w/ Assembly Now, Bono Must Die, South Central + more
Tues October 23rd ? The Fly ? London, UK (Post-In The City Showcase) w/ Shuffle, Thao Nguyen, and Little Birdy
Thurs October 25th - The Enterprise ? London, UK w/ The Munroes, The Krak, The 13 and The Broadways
Sat October 27th ? 'Blow Up? @ The Metro ? London, UK w/ Bearknuckles and more tbc |
The Concretes singer reveals solo album details
Victoria Bergsman has revealed details of her forthcoming solo album.
The ex-Concretes singer will release her first solo effort under the name Taken By Trees.
'Open Field' is due out in the UK and Europe on June 18 via Rough Trade. A US release date has yet to be determined.
Lending a hand on the album are Peter, Bjorn and John's Bjorn Yttling and John Eriksson. Eriksson also co-produced the album with Bergsman.
Also pitching in was Electrelane's Verity Susman, who provided piano arrangements and backing vocals.
The tracklisting will include 'Tell Me', 'Too Young', 'Lost and Found', and 'Hours Pass Like Centuries', which can be previewed here. |